These are photo's of missing teen Brittane Drexel sometime before she vanished from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on April 25, 2009. None of these kids in the photo's went to Myrtle Beach. And when Brittanee went missing they helped with flyers and searches unlike the kids that actually left her behind in South Carolina.
Unlike the kids who went with Brittanee and continue to claim they "did not know" Brittanee and yet the photo's from last week on the blog prove otherwise. They all go to Myrtle Beach for spring break with the underage teen. And they bolt out of town like lightening when her mother after receiving a call makes the 14 hour trip from Rochester, NY to search for her daughter.
Peter Hyatt an expert in Statement Analysis and Investigator talks about the importance of words used by those who likely commit or have knowledge of serious crimes. Their words are the window to the truth. And, in my opinion, it applies here in this case. When it is learned that Brittanee Drexel is no longer communicating via text on 4/25 to her then boyfriend who by the way is in Rochester, New York a call is placed to her mother Dawn Drexel.
It is when Dawn Drexel learns for the first time her daughter is not where she believed Brittanee was and the caller who is in Rochester tells her mom "Brittanee is missing." He didn't say we can't find her, no one knows where she is, he makes a statement of fact "Brittanee is missing." How does he know to say that, if he is not in Myrtle Beach? It is because after Brittanee doesn't text back he calls one of the girls (pictured above) and learns something has happened. He then repeats what he has been told by the girls to her mother. Bingo! How do they or anyone know at that point-- anything about Brittanne? It is not possible to say a person is "missing" unless, wait a minute, they have direct and absolute knowledge.
All criminal acts involve a "pattern of conduct," something I teach law enforcement and prosecutors when investigating or preparing a case. The circumstances, behavior, actions, reactions, motivating factors, before during and after an alleged crime are crucial for a successful conviction.
Now, I am certain that as "those in the know" read this or last weeks post on the case have recently been told:
"it's not going anywhere trust us"
"hey who has your back"
"not to worry it will blow over"
"too much time has passed they will never find her"
"as long as no one talks it will be okay"
"you better not talk, you know what will happen when you do"
That is not true. And trusting someone else's attorney who has THEIR interest and not yours is a mistake. And as I indicated last week, if you were among those with Brittanee you have knowledge. For the kids who were there, are you willing to trust others to be quiet? Isn't it better to call in a tip that cannot not be traced back to you or anyone who places a call with the truth to resolve this case?
Expect more information to be released on the and other media in the days ahead.
On Thursday, April 21st, Dawn Drexel, her mother, who was our studio and on the show "Time's Up" during the second hour, from 3-4 pm. To listen to re-broadcast here--:http://herewomentalkradio.com/home/archives_details/710.
Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visithttp://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/ She is also in partnership with Pamela Chapman and iAscend Programs. http://pamelachapmanl.biz
Susan is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talkhttp://www.herewomentalk.com/and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr Laurie Roth. Susan is a survivor- the daughter of a police officer family intimate partner homicide by her father who murdered her mother before committing suicide.
Susan is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talkhttp://www.herewomentalk.com/and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr Laurie Roth. Susan is a survivor- the daughter of a police officer family intimate partner homicide by her father who murdered her mother before committing suicide.
